County Lifeline:
1-814-946-2141
Mark Frederick
Supervisor, Central Point of Contact
Altoona Regional Health System, Behavioral Health
501 Howard Ave., Building C, Suite 201
Altoona, PA
Phone: 814-889-6717
Mark Frederick
Supervisor, Central Point of Contact
Altoona Regional Health System, Behavioral Health
501 Howard Ave., Building C, Suite 201
Altoona, PA
Phone: 814-889-6717
The Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force was created in 2004. There are representatives from schools, medical, youth-serving agencies, faith community, mental health, parent survivor, and other community service providers. The task force has expanded beyond youth to suicide awareness and prevention for the general community.
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Training for school and medical personnel
Parent education
Student education
Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Signs of Suicide Program
Substance abuse prevention
Implemented a fall suicide awareness campaign in 2008 and will continue to work on community awareness throughout the year. Through the Student Assistance Program, conduct a summer suicide support group for youth who have lost a loved one due to suicide.
Student Assistance Program
Community screening
Specialized outpatient mental health services for youth at risk for suicide: Altoona Regional Health System Behavioral Health Services
School-based mental health services: Altoona Regional Health System Behavioral Health Services
Support groups: Altoona Regional Health System Behavioral Health Services
Name of Chapter: Central Pennsylvania Chapter
Contact Name: Samantha Benz, Area Director, Eastern and Central PA
UPMC Altoona Behavioral Health Services
501 Howard Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
1-814-889-2706
Contact Person : Amanda Dell
Leader Type : PROF
Meetings/Month : 3rd Wednesday of each Month at 7-8pm
Charge : NO
Newsletter : NO
Additional Information : Meets in Access Center, Building C